EDIT: A Reuters article notes that the wood was illegally imported from India.

On Wednesday, the government raided Gibson Guitars to confiscate "several pallets of wood, electronic files and guitars" due to the company's allegedly illegal use of wood. The whole story can be found here.

The Slants have been deemed "too controversial" by the Oregon government.

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Will Jon Bon Jovi be running for governor of New Jersey?

The Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger recently commented on their experience with government repression in Mexico during a concert in 1969.

From the Article

"'The government's attitude during that era was one of absolute rejection and repression,' Mexican rock historian Jose Agustin said. 'They thought that any rock 'n' roll event was going to cause disorder, depravity and obscenity.'"